Tulip Time is nearly upon us - see what else is on in the Highlands

Embrace the bloloms with the upcoming Tulip Time festival, see the celebration of florals in Sturt, go stargazing or even to a community market.

See a collection of landscapes by artists from across the Highlands. Discover it all from Thursday, September 14 to Tuesday, September 19, from 10am to 4pm, at the Bowral Art Gallery. There will be an opening on September 15 at 6pm.

Gaze at and spot stars, learn about the dark skies, and about constellations with astrophysicist Dimitri PhD. Immesrse yourself in it all in Bundanoon's Morton National Park on Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16, from 6pm to 7.30pm. It is $110 per person through experiencenature.au/product/stars/, and includes a hot chocolate or Highlands Pinot Noir. A map will be sent to people days prior with a meeting point.

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There is artisan products, lots of food stalls and handmade items at this market. Enjoy it all on Saturday, September 16 from 8am to 2pm, at the Uniting Church Grounds in Mittagong.

This concert celebrates the start of spring, and showcases with Dvorak's Carnival Overture, a Brahm's symphony and pianist Luke Bowen. Luke will perform Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto Number One. The orchestra will also perform the winning composition from its competition by Elvira Berzins. Enjoy it all on Saturday, September 16 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm, and Sunday, September 17 from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. It will be held at the Bowral Memorial Hall. Tickets are $45 per adult, $38 for seniors and concession holders, $15 for students aged 16 to 21 and free for people 15 and under. Buy them through Trybooking.

Discover fresh produce, arts, and more at this market. Head to Bundanoon Public School on Sunday, September 17 from 8.30am to 2pm. Entry is free.

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Enjoy live music, wander through stalls with foods, pastries, showbags, and more. People are welcome to also bring a picnic blanket. Head to the Moss Vale Showground from 9am to 2pm, on Sunday, September 17. The Moss Vale Rotary Club will hold a canteen.

The beauty of spring in the Highlands is being celebrated in this unique exhibition. Discover a collection of vases and vessels from more than 21 ceramicists across Australia, as well as the landscapes by artist Kim Shannon. See it all at Sturt from Sunday, September 17 from 10am to 5pm daily.

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See thousands of tulips and annuals in bloom during the region's iconic floral festival. Expect live entertainment, stalls and the chance to see the flowers at night at Tulips After Dark. See it all from Tuesday, September 19 daily until Monday, October 2 from 9.30am to 4.30pm. It is free for residents and they do not have to book. Tickets for visitors are $13 for adults, $11 for 13 to 17-year-olds, $10 for concession and $8 in groups of 20 or more people. Tulips After Dark tickets are $13 for adults and $10 for concession. All tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster.

Discover a collection of rock paintings and landscapes by Poss Keech, and floral ceramics by Susan Buret. See their exhibitions at the Southern Highlands Artisans Collective gallery in Bowral every Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

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